Sign up for the newsletter and see exclusives now at WestallMedia.com or still at SarahWestall.Substack.comIndependent journalist and author Shane Cashman joins the program to discuss the month he spent documenting the life of Kanye West. Cashman shares how the two met and how that encounter developed into an ongoing dialogue, with West opening up about some of his deepest thoughts during an extraordinary period of his life—including his run for president, the loss of his Nike contract, and the possibility of divorce from Kim Kardashian.In today’s discussion, Shane describes West’s unpredictability and the unusual experiences he witnessed while documenting his life, leading to a broader conversation about the world of celebrity and the handlers who often surround powerful public figures. Sarah and Shane explore who these handlers are, why they are there, and what role they may play in the lives and careers of influential celebrities.The conversation also dives into the Dead Internet Theory and what it could mean in an online world increasingly populated by bots, algorithms, AI-generated content, and manufactured engagement. How much of what we experience online represents genuine human interaction, and how much is being artificially created, amplified, or controlled?Purchase Shane Cashman’s new book and follow his work at https://ShaneCashman.comLinks and Offers Mentioned in the Show:IronHawk: Set up your portfolio like the wealthy and learn how to maximize earnings while reducing taxes at https://SWHawk.comSee links to the most popular peptides and other show sponsors at https://SarahWestall.com/ShopAffiliate Links Mentioned in the Show:Maintain muscle while losing weight with 5-Amino 1MQ at https://www.limitlesslifenootropics.com/product/5-amino-1mq-50mg-capsules-60/?ref=vbWRE3J-Use code Sarah to save 15%MUST Sign up as a VIP to view certain peptides, including Retatrutide, at https://limitlesslifenootropics.com/vip-club-registration/?uid=116&oid=1&affid=10134Purchase Retatrutide, the next-generation GLP-1 peptide, at https://www.limitlesslifenootropics.com/product/retatrutide-ha/?ref=vbWRE3JUse code Sarah to save 15%See Sarah’s Ultimate Peptide Guide for Weight Loss & Muscle Preservation, including common dosages and guidance on the peptide stack used by Sarah:https://sarahwestall.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-peptide-guide-for-weightMUSIC CREDITS: Down to the Wire – Nonstop Producer Series: Broad Media Internet License
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